Description
Buttery sautéed spinach with garlic, shallots, and parmesan cheese creates a vibrant, flavorful sauce for this delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
- Donuts:
- 10 ounces spaghetti noodles (283g)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup minced shallots (about 1 large or 2 medium shallots)
- 10 ounces raw spinach leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Optional Garnish:
- Red pepper flakes
- Shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Optionally, toss the noodles with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prepare Spinach Mixture: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and shallots, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add spinach a handful at a time, stirring until it begins to wilt. Sprinkle in garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until the spinach is fully wilted.
- Puree the Spinach Mixture: Remove the spinach mixture from the skillet and place it in a mini food chopper or blender. Add grated parmesan cheese and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides halfway through.
- Combine and Heat: Return the pureed spinach mixture to the skillet over low heat. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles and toss until everything is evenly combined. If needed, add a small amount of reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.
- Serve: Garnish with optional red pepper flakes and extra shredded parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, add fresh basil leaves with the spinach.
- For a variation, swap out parmesan for pecorino Romano or another hard cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
